Near Sky Peak Trail East
The ruins of an old stone building.
Near Sky Peak Trail East
Stone wall on the pond's edge.

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Sky Peak Trail East

4.0 (1 Rating)
A continuation of the Sky Peak Trail through some areas of historical interest.
3.1
mi
Distance
461
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.09mi
Distance
461ft
Elevation Gain
347ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,877ft
High Point
1,556ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section of Sky Peak Trail starts off Beartown Mountain Road and runs northward to the pond, where Sky Peak Trail West leaves from on the left. The pond is a great place for birdwatching or quiet reflection. In a short ways, you'll pass by an old stone building (on the right). The trail turns left through a Hemlock and Spruce forest, then parallels East Brook. The trail turns right to ascend Sky Hill, then loops around to almost touch the Appalachian Trail. As you near the end of the trail, the path turns to crushed gravel. It ends when you reach Beartown Mountain Road.

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Contributors
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